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Bolens 1669 vs Bolens FS 966
Verdict: Bolens 1669 vs Bolens FS 966
The Bolens 1669 and the Bolens FS 966 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Bolens FS 966 is the newer design (1991 vs 1990). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
StigaReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Distributor
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BolensReference
Variants
1669L
hydraulic liftReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
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Displacement
29.3 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dry with foam precleanerReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
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Sparkplug
Champion J-8Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 30Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
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Weight
356 kgReference
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Front tire
16/6.50-8Reference
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Rear tire
23/8.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16/6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23/8.50-12Reference
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Length
179 cmReference
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Width
92 cmReference
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Height
111 cmReference
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Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Bolens 1669 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
Bolens 966 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.